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Hefferan Family History

Hefferan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork): variant of Hefferon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hefferan family from?

You can see how Hefferan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefferan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hefferan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Hefferan families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hefferan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hefferan families in 1891.
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What did your Hefferan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hefferan. 100% of Hefferan men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Hefferan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hefferan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefferan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hefferan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 797 military records available for the last name Hefferan. For the veterans among your Hefferan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefferan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Hefferan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hefferan in 1948 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefferan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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